Freethought Caucus’ Huffman Invites Christian Nationalism Critic to State of the Union
The invite is the latest move by the Congressional Freethought Caucus to elevate criticism of Christian Nationalism.
Poor People’s Campaign Marches in State Capitals
This issue of A Public Witness takes you inside the Poor People’s Campaign and its recent rallies around the country hoping to put issues of poverty on the public agenda in this election year.
Liberty University Agrees to Unprecedented $14 Million Fine for Failing to Disclose Crime Data
The fine is by far the largest ever levied under a law that requires colleges and universities that receive federal funding to collect data on campus crime and notify students of threats.
Voucher Expansion Leads to More Students, Waitlists, and Classes for Some Religious Schools
Using public funds to pay for religious school tuition — especially with generous income limits or none at all — remains controversial as proponents gain ground in Republican-majority states.
Biden Administration Finalizes Rule on Religious Liberty Protections
'Today’s announcement establishes uniform policies to safeguard Americans from religious discrimination in social services,' said Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.
LifeWise Academy Offers Off-Site Bible Instruction at Various School Districts Across Ohio
A religious instruction program for students to be let out of school to study the Bible is being adopted by more than a quarter of public school districts in Ohio, and across more than a dozen states.
New Survey Finds Pockets of Support for Christian Nationalism Across the Country
The survey found support for Christian Nationalism concentrated in two religious groups: white evangelical Protestants and Hispanic Protestants.
How Hakeem Jeffries’ Black Baptist Upbringing and Deep-Rooted Faith Shapes His House Leadership
His Cornerstone Baptist Church in the New York City borough of Brooklyn has long been part of the National Baptist Convention, the largest Black denomination in the U.S.
The Alabama Ruling on Embryos Claimed to Be Christian. Christians Aren’t So Sure.
Theological opinions on IVF, let alone political ones, are difficult to ascertain and are far from universal across denominations.
Faith Leaders Renew Push for ‘Accurate’ Black History Education in Florida
Training sessions in Tallahassee and in Orlando will feature curriculum companies whose products could enhance those wishing to teach Black history in schools and churches.